Understanding New Rules for Protecting Personal Information

January 16, 2009

Iron Mountain to Host Free Webcast with Compliance Week on Regulation 201 CMR 17.00

BOSTON, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in information protection and storage services, will host a free Webcast with Compliance Week on new rules that companies and other institutions nationwide must soon follow to protect the personal information of Massachusetts residents. Effective May 1, 2009, regulation 201 CMR 17.00 will require organizations to implement information-security programs with specific features to safeguard the names, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers and other personal information of Massachusetts residents.

Garry Watzke, Esq. , a senior vice president in Iron Mountain's legal team, will explain the new requirements and the potential impact on company operations. John Jamison , vice president of consulting services, will provide tips for achieving compliance and avoiding risk.

WHAT: Titled Decoding the Science of Compliance - Are you Ready for 201 CMR 17.00?, the one-hour Webcast will help general counsels and senior-level compliance officers to understand:

  • The impact of 201 CMR 17.00 on their business
  • Likely challenges and how to avoid them
  • Tips for becoming compliant
  • How to identify potential risks

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 2 p.m. EST

REGISTER: www.ironmountain.com/compliancewebcast

PRESS Dan O'Neill , senior public relations manager, Iron Mountain

CONTACT: 617-535-2966 dan.oneill@ironmountain.com

About Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) helps organizations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 120,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin American and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.ironmountain.com.

SOURCE Iron Mountain Incorporated

CONTACT: Dan O'Neill , senior public relations manager for Iron Mountain, +1-617-535-2966, dan.oneill@ironmountain.com

Web Site: http://www.ironmountain.com
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